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Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 star property
Eco-certified accommodation in the heart of Dunedin combines stylish relaxation with business convenience for travelers who care about their environmental impact

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Distinction Dunedin Hotel, in the city center, blends luxury with eco-friendliness. Guests enjoy a substantial breakfast and in-room WiFi. The hotel features a bar, gym, and banquet facilities, with attentive staff catering to both leisure and business travelers.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is AED 478
AED 551 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Private kitchen | Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker

One-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Two Bedroom Studio

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 4

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Executive Suite

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Studio | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Two Bedroom Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 53 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
  • 65 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Studio (Twin) | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Studio (Twin)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Twin Studio

  • Sleeps 4

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Four Bedroom Suite | Living area | 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Four Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
  • 185 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior King

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Three Bedroom Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Three Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
  • 100 sq m
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Four Bedroom Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
  • 125 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Junior Suite | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Washer/dryer
Pillowtop bed
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8

Superior Three-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Four Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8

Superior Three-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 6

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Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Located in Dunedin, Distinction Dunedin Hotel is in the city center. Regent Theatre and New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Dunedin Chinese Garden and Dunedin Railways. Seriously Twisted and Otago Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Dunedin travel guide
Map
6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin, 9016

What's nearby

  • Speight\'s Brewery which includes interior views
    Speight's Brewery
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • The Octagon showing a statue or sculpture, a church or cathedral and an administrative buidling
    The Octagon
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dunedin Town Hall showing an administrative buidling, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
    Dunedin Town Hall
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Our wee #Hogwarts here in #Dunedin. All we need are wands and school robes, then magic is for real.
    University of Otago
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Grand Casino
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Dunedin Railway Station
    9 min walk
  • Dunedin (DUD-Dunedin Intl.)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Moons
    3 min walk
  • The Standard Kitchen
    3 min walk
  • Steamer Basin Brewery & Taproom
    2 min walk
  • The Duke Of Wellington
    3 min walk
  • Impression
    6 min walk

About this property

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Luxury hotel located in Dunedin City Centre
At Distinction Dunedin Hotel, you can look forward to dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and a gym. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, concierge services, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 121 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and microwaves

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Award, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (NZD 30 per day)

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; NZD 40 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • High-pile carpet in room
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 2 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately NZD 40 for adults and NZD 19 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: NZD 30 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 2 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

We should mention

Parking height restrictions apply

National rating

Rating provided by Qualmark®, source of official star ratings for accommodation in New Zealand.

Property is also known as

Distinction Dunedin Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Distinction Dunedin Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

As of 6 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Distinction Dunedin Hotel on 1 April 2026 start from AED 478, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for NZD 30 per day.

What time is check-in at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Distinction Dunedin Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Distinction Dunedin Hotel located?

Located in Dunedin City Centre, this luxury hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Grand Casino, Dunedin Chinese Garden, and Speight's Brewery. The Octagon and Toitu Otago Settlers Museum are also within 10 minutes. Dunedin Railway Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Distinction Dunedin Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 743 out of 884 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 124 out of 884 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 884 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 884 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 884 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful motel, very comfortable beds, rooms and ensuite good size.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Distinction is our go-to for Dunedin. Friendly staff, great breakfast and a quiet and comfortable room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Nicest I’ve stayed at in a long long time. Everything was clean and super modern and the staff were so helpful and accomodating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good food in the restaurant, the staff members were amazing and the room(s) were very nice! I would absolutely stay here again. Walking distance to eateries and the beautiful buildings downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Changhui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is large and there is even washer and dryer in the very large bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leona

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous accomodation! Love this hotel! So comfy and all needs covered - microwave and plates/cutlery with fridge. Fab bed and excellent location with friendly helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great and the staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful and our studio room was very comfortable. The bed was super comfy. In the bathroom was a washing machine and tumble dryer. Ideal if you are travelling. The food for breakfast and evening meal was delicious. Excellent breakfast choices.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay! 2 bedroom room really nice and clean, perfect for family! Everyone from front desk to dining maître D amazing. Definitely recommend and will be our choice of stay next time in Dunedin
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The suite was so comfortable and spacious (large couch with pillows and blanket plus a king-sized bed. I loved the enormous stand-alone tub in the bathroom which also had a washer-dryer. The kitchenette was well-supplied. There is an in-and-out garage next to the hotel. The hotel is in the center of town. The staff were cheerful and helpful. Every time I visit Dunedin, I stay at the Distinction Dunedin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amenities, staff were excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roey

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible, all the staff were so friendly and helpful even though we checked in at midnight, and the room was lovely. We were there on our honeymoon and it was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Senaa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel Amazing service Spotless Loved it Definitely staying there again
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kranthi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic service by the staff at the desk and the restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All excellent staff were all first class Ethan Amelia Violletta Moana and Morgan to mention those we met
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In room laundry is excellent, great breakfast with a big selection, smooth check-in. Nice clean room with great bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Amenities
Staff were friendly, rooms were a good size and comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bowen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location and the room itself has almost everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For both of us the room was a very good size great amenities and great location for easy walking distance to city centre. staff were friendly and courteous - would stay again and highly recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Terrific hotel, great location! Very clean, quiet. Really liked our suite, and the unexpected washer/dryer was a big help. Great restaurant and breakfasts! Friendly, helpful staff. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room! We really enjoyed our stay in the 4 bedroom apartment
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable central place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tash

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay. It was a great 2 bedroom studio for our family. We would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff excellent, very accomodating. Everything was clean and tidy. Our only observation was that the carpet was quite tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025